This short film somehow passed Tracks vision when it dropped a couple of weeks ago. It can happen when you’re dealing with someone like the illusive Rob Machado.
The Colour Of Winter is a film focused on the intricacies of Rob’s life on the San Diego coastline during California’s iconic North Swell Seasons last winter.
Film maker Pat Stacey follows Rob around his home break at Seaside reef to the world class beach break at Blacks’, plus a secret spot he keeps close to his chest.
Stacey explains that the film’s “intent, was to show that just throwing your surfboard in your car and going surfing at your local break is a blessing. I wanted to show that if that’s a part of your life, you’re very fortunate.”
To illuminate the winter feel Rob and Pat “thought it was important to only shoot during the first hour of light or the last hour of light.”
Rob’s surfing is as smooth as its ever been, we also get to see an insight into his shaping process and the film also features fellow goofy-footer Dane Guadaksas.
Enjoy!
